Which size do I get from a multi-resolution ICO?

The largest available resolution stored in the file is exported as the JPG, for the sharpest possible result — typically 256×256 if the icon bundle includes it.

Why JPG instead of PNG for an extracted icon?

JPG is smaller and works well if the icon doesn't need transparency; for icons with transparent backgrounds, PNG keeps that transparency instead, so the right choice depends entirely on how the icon will be used afterward.

Can I convert several ICO files to JPG at once?

Yes. Add all your ICO files together and click Convert — they are processed as a batch with no limit on file count, handy when extracting icons from a whole folder of applications.

What happens to a transparent icon background in the JPG?

It gets filled with white, since JPG has no alpha channel at all. If the icon needs to sit cleanly on a non-white background, convert it to PNG instead so the transparency is kept.

Do I need Windows to convert an ICO file?

No. The conversion runs in any browser on Windows, macOS or Linux, so a .ico you found on any system converts the same way without needing an icon-viewing tool installed first.

Where do ICO files usually come from?

Mainly Windows application executables, desktop shortcuts and website favicon.ico files, which bundle one or more icon resolutions inside a single container so the operating system can pick the right size to display.

Is JPG's lossy compression a problem for a small icon?

Rarely. At typical icon sizes the loss from JPG compression is difficult to notice, though very fine 1-pixel details or sharp text edges can look marginally softer than in a lossless PNG of the same icon.

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How to convert ICO to JPG

Click "Choose Files" and select your ICO file, or drag & drop it onto the page.
Make sure JPG is selected as the target format.
Click "Convert" and wait a few seconds.
Download your new JPG file.

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Files up to 2 GB, with resolution and color quality preserved when converting ICO to JPG.
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Frequently asked questions

Which size do I get from a multi-resolution ICO?: The largest available resolution stored in the file is exported as the JPG, for the sharpest possible result — typically 256×256 if the icon bundle includes it.
Why JPG instead of PNG for an extracted icon?: JPG is smaller and works well if the icon doesn't need transparency; for icons with transparent backgrounds, PNG keeps that transparency instead, so the right choice depends entirely on how the icon will be used afterward.
Can I convert several ICO files to JPG at once?: Yes. Add all your ICO files together and click Convert — they are processed as a batch with no limit on file count, handy when extracting icons from a whole folder of applications.
What happens to a transparent icon background in the JPG?: It gets filled with white, since JPG has no alpha channel at all. If the icon needs to sit cleanly on a non-white background, convert it to PNG instead so the transparency is kept.
Do I need Windows to convert an ICO file?: No. The conversion runs in any browser on Windows, macOS or Linux, so a .ico you found on any system converts the same way without needing an icon-viewing tool installed first.
Where do ICO files usually come from?: Mainly Windows application executables, desktop shortcuts and website favicon.ico files, which bundle one or more icon resolutions inside a single container so the operating system can pick the right size to display.
Is JPG's lossy compression a problem for a small icon?: Rarely. At typical icon sizes the loss from JPG compression is difficult to notice, though very fine 1-pixel details or sharp text edges can look marginally softer than in a lossless PNG of the same icon.

About ICO and JPG

Key things to know before you convert ICO to JPG:

ICO

ICO is the Windows icon container, best known as the favicon.ico browsers request from every website. One file can hold several resolutions.

JPG

JPG (JPEG) has been the default photo format since 1992. Lossy compression keeps photographs small, and literally every device and program can open it. It does not support transparency or animation, and every re-save loses a little quality.

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